Natyashastra

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पर्यायशः पार्श्वगतं शिरः स्यात् परिवाहितम् । आधूतमुच्यते तिर्यक् सकृदुद्वाहितं तु यत् ॥ २६॥

Parivāhita and Udvāhita: When the head is alternately turned to the two sides it is called Parivāhita, and when it is once turned upwards it is known as Udvāhita.

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साधने विस्मये हर्षे स्मिते चामर्षिते तथा । विचारे विहृते चैव लीलायां परिवाहितम् ॥ २७॥

(Uses): The Parivāhita head is applicable in demonstration, surprise, joy, remembering, intolerance, cogitation, concealment and [amorous] sporting.

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गर्वेच्छादर्शने चैव पार्श्वस्थोर्ध्वनिरीक्षणे आधुतं तु शिरो ज्ञेयमात्मसम्भावनादिषु ॥ २८॥

The Udvāhita head is to be applied in pride, showing height, looking high up, self-esteem and the like.

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यदधः सकृदाक्षिप्तमवधूतं तु तच्छिरः । सन्देशावाहनालापसंज्ञादिषु नदिष्यते ॥ २९॥

Avadhuta: When the head is lowered once after turning it up it is called Avadhuta. (Uses): It is to be applied in [communicating] a message, invoking [a deity], conversation and beckoning [one to come near].

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किञ्चित् पार्श्वनतग्रीवं शिरो विज्ञेयमञ्चितम् । व्याधिते मूर्छिते मत्ते चिन्तायां हनुधारणम् ॥ ३०॥

Añcita: When the neck is slightly bent on one side the Añcita head is the result. (Uses) It is applicable in sickness, swoon, intoxication, anxiety and sorrow.

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Chapter 8

Verses 31-35